Nerida Barnard
Eneabba,WA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at St John of God Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through holistic care and effective communication. Skilled in critical thinking and wound care, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering a supportive healthcare environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St John of God Hospital
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Aborignal Liaisin Officer
Bunbury Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
Aged Care Worker
Valley View Residents
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Bunbury12-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
- Wound care
- IV setup
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
Diploma of Nursing
degree in science/Nursing
certification 3 in Education support
certification 3 in aged care
certification in business administration
certificated 3 in Aboriginal and Torres strait islander primary health care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St John of God Hospital
02.2020 - 11.2021
Aborignal Liaisin Officer
Bunbury Regional Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Aged Care Worker
Valley View Residents
02.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
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